England and Scotland into quarter-finals of World Mixed Doubles Curling Championships

Led by Anna Fowler, England saw off Korea 7-5 to set up a clash with the USA on Friday evening.

Regardless of the outcome however, it will still be a highest ever finish for the English, who's previous best was 13th in 2010.

Fowler said: "It feels absolutely fantastic! I am so pleased and really proud of the way we played today. I think we had a bit of a shaky start, I think both teams struggled with the ice, but then we made a pretty good shot for two when we were looking down, and I think that just really spurred us on to go for it."

Elsewhere Finland, China and Scotland also progressed to the quarter-finals after victory over Ireland, Denmark and 2015 champions Hungary respectively to also guarantee Olympic qualification points.

Scotland's Bruce Mouat said: "We put them [Hungary] under quite a lot of pressure. I knew as it [Zsolt Kiss' final shot] crossed the hog line that we had won.

"To secure points for GB is great and to have England trotting along beside us is good too. We're definitely going for the gold - for as many points as possible and at the same intensity."

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